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Income Support (Havtaat Hakhnasa) — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community in Sderot
Income support is a monthly benefit for people with income below the minimum. 2026 amounts: single 2,887 ILS, couple 4,303 ILS. Apply at your NII branch.
About Sderot
Sderot, located adjacent to the Gaza border, hosts a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community that has dealt with security challenges alongside economic hardship. The community has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and development projects in the city offer new housing opportunities.
What is Income Support?
Income support (havtaat hakhnasa) guarantees everyone a minimum income. The NII tops up income to the legally-set threshold.
Eligibility Conditions
- Israeli resident living in Israel
- Age 25+ (single without children); 20+ (parent or married)
- Monthly income below the threshold
- Assets (apartment, savings) below the permitted limit
- Not working full-time; registered as job-seeker at Employment Service
2026 Monthly Amounts (ILS)
| Household | Amount | |-----------|--------| | Single | 2,887 | | Single + child | 3,615 | | Couple | 4,303 | | Couple + child | 4,737 |
How to Apply
- Visit your nearest NII branch (bring ID)
- Fill in claim form (also available at btl.gov.il)
- Provide income documents: pay slips, bank statements
- Decision within 30 days
📞 NII: 08-6709709
About Sderot
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